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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUAL A ND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATING Y OUR U NIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for f uture reference.
Line Lim iter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Assist Handle
Starter
Handle
Throttle T rigger
Choke
Lever
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFF Switch
Coupler
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop t he engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop t he eng ine.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIMER BULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start theengine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE he lps to supply fuel to the engine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position. A fter theengine attempts tostart,move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure toread the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a goo d quality synthetic 2- cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EA TER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) o f unl eaded gasoline. DO N OT USE
automoti ve oil o r marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When m ixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
added t o gasoline, shake container m omentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueli ng your un it.
IMPORTAN T
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) canattract moisturewhich leadsto
separationand formationof acids duringstor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of anengine whilein storage. To avoidengine
problems, empty the fuel system beforestor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
starttheengine andletit rununtilthefuellines
and carburetor are empty .Use fresh fuelnext
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproductsinthe fueltank orpermanent
damage m ay occur. See the STORAGE sec-
tion for additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the engine, move t he ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
S If engine does not stop, m ove choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.